Orchard West LIHTCPB Section 8 Tacoma, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Orchard West is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Tacoma, WA with 26 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 4866 S 48th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 25 |
| Placed in service | 2008 |
| Affordability term | 40 years |
How to apply at Orchard West
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 4866 S 48th Street, Tacoma; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park Garden Court PB Section 8 | University Place | 0.8 km |
| Valley View Apts LIHTC | University Place | 1.4 km |
| Mason Avenue Apartments LIHTC | Tacoma | 1.4 km |
| Conifer South Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tacoma | 1.7 km |
| Oak Trace LIHTC | Tacoma | 2.2 km |
| Hidden Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | University Place | 3.4 km |
| True Vine Senior Citizen Center PB Section 8 | Tacoma | 3.4 km |
| Southern Pines LIHTC | Lakewood | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Orchard West have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Orchard West?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Orchard West?
Contact the management office at 4866 S 48th Street in Tacoma. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.